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DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
Miami-Dade County is directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to allow or encourage greater allowances for high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems, such as vertical farming, inside urbanized areas. This initiative stems from a report highlighting the decline of traditional farmland and the need for innovative, space-efficient agricultural practices. The amendment aims to support the viability of the agricultural industry, reduce water consumption, lower CO2 emissions by bringing production closer to consumers, and offer resilience against environmental pressures like rising sea levels. Stakeholders expressed frustration with regulations and a lack of support, citing a need for more flexible policies enabling vertical agriculture in urban zones. The proposed uses must be compatible with surrounding residential or commercial development.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the CDMP.
- Applicant:
- County Mayor or County Mayor’s designee (initiating application)
DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
A resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to consider recommendations in the Agriculture Report and file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to provide for or encourage greater allowances inside the urbanized areas for high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems, such as vertical farming. The resolution was introduced on 6/23/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 9/1/2026 as item 11A3. The document does not state a specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount. The document references a report projecting a minimum of 64,800 acres needed for agricultural use by 2030 and 56,300 acres by 2050, and states that 93 percent of the County's farms are under 50 acres and 73 percent are under 10 acres. The document also states that over 70 stakeholders expressed frustration with overlapping regulations and lack of County support for agriculture, citing the need for more flexible policies such as enabling vertical agriculture in urbanized zones.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026; pending before the Board.
DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
Miami-Dade County is directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to allow or encourage greater allowances for high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems, such as vertical farming, inside urbanized areas. This initiative stems from a report highlighting the decline of traditional farmland and the need for innovative, space-efficient agricultural practices. The amendment aims to support the viability of the agricultural industry, reduce water consumption, lower CO2 emissions by bringing production closer to consumers, and offer resilience against environmental pressures like rising sea levels. Stakeholders expressed frustration with regulations and a lack of support, citing a need for more flexible policies enabling vertical agriculture in urban zones. The proposed uses must be compatible with surrounding residential or commercial development.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the CDMP.
- Applicant:
- County Mayor or County Mayor’s designee (initiated by Board of County Commissioners)
DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
Miami-Dade County is directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to allow or encourage greater allowances for high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems, such as vertical farming, within urbanized areas. This initiative stems from a report highlighting the decline of traditional farmland and the need for innovative, space-efficient agricultural practices. The proposed amendment aims to support the economic viability of agriculture, enhance productivity, reduce the carbon footprint, and bolster regional food security. Stakeholders expressed frustration with existing regulations and a desire for more flexible policies, with many citing the need for vertical agriculture in urban zones. The sector has reportedly grown substantially in recent years, particularly to meet demand from Miami's restaurant scene. The amendment requires that such uses be compatible with surrounding residential or commercial development.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Directed to file an application to amend the CDMP
- Applicant:
- County Mayor or County Mayor's designee
DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
Miami-Dade County is directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to allow or encourage vertical farming and other high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems within urbanized areas. This initiative stems from a report highlighting the decline of traditional farmland and the need for innovative, space-efficient agricultural practices. The proposed amendment aims to support the viability of the agricultural industry, reduce carbon footprints, and enhance regional food security. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this matter to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation. Public comment indicated stakeholder frustration with existing regulations and a desire for more flexible policies supporting urban agriculture, with the vertical farming sector showing substantial growth to meet demand, particularly from the restaurant scene.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Directed to file an application to amend the CDMP
- Applicant:
- Not stated (County Mayor or designee to file application)
DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
Miami-Dade County legislative item 261141 is a resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to consider recommendations in an Agriculture Report and file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to provide for or encourage greater allowances inside urbanized areas for high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems such as vertical farming. The resolution was introduced on 6/23/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 9/1/2026 as item 11A3. The prime sponsor is Roberto J. Gonzalez. The document does not state a specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or applicant. Public comment sentiment is not stated, but the document references over 70 stakeholders interviewed for the Report who expressed frustration with overlapping regulations and a lack of County support for agriculture, citing the need for more flexible policies such as enabling vertical agriculture in urbanized zones.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026; status is Before the Board with a pending Board assignment.
DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
Miami-Dade County is directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to allow or encourage high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems, such as vertical farming, within urbanized areas. This initiative stems from a report highlighting the decline of traditional farmland and the need for innovative agricultural practices. The amendment aims to support the viability of the agricultural industry, especially for small operations, by enabling space-efficient farming methods closer to consumers. Stakeholders expressed frustration with existing regulations and a desire for more flexible policies, including those for urban agriculture. The proposed change focuses on properties zoned residential, commercial, or industrial within urbanized areas, provided the vertical farming use is compatible with surrounding development. The matter is currently in committee.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- In Committee (Resolution directing CDMP amendment)
- Applicant:
- County Mayor or County Mayor’s designee (to file application)
DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
Miami-Dade County is directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to allow or encourage greater allowances for high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems, such as vertical farming, within urbanized areas. This initiative stems from a report highlighting the decline of traditional farmland and the need for innovative, space-efficient agricultural practices. The amendment aims to support the viability of the agricultural industry, reduce water consumption, lower CO2 emissions by bringing production closer to consumers, and offer resilience against environmental pressures like rising sea levels. Stakeholders expressed frustration with regulations and a lack of support, citing a need for more flexible policies like those enabling urban vertical agriculture. The proposed uses must be compatible with surrounding residential or commercial development.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the CDMP.
- Applicant:
- County Mayor or County Mayor's designee (on behalf of Miami-Dade County)
DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
A resolution directing the County Mayor to consider recommendations in an agriculture report and file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to allow or encourage greater allowances inside urbanized areas for high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems such as vertical farming. The resolution was introduced on 6/23/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 9/1/2026 as item 11A3. The prime sponsor is Roberto J. Gonzalez. The resolution cites a report projecting a need for a minimum of 64,800 acres of agricultural land by 2030 and 56,300 acres by 2050, and notes that 93 percent of the County's farms are under 50 acres and 73 percent are under 10 acres. It also states that over 70 stakeholders expressed frustration with overlapping regulations and a lack of County support for agriculture, with many citing the need for more flexible policies such as enabling vertical agriculture in urbanized zones.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026; pending before the Board as of the document date.
- Applicant:
- County Mayor or County Mayor's designee
DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
Miami-Dade County is directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to allow or encourage greater allowances for high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems, such as vertical farming, inside urbanized areas. This initiative stems from a report highlighting the decline of traditional farmland and the need for innovative, space-efficient agricultural practices. The amendment aims to support the viability of the agricultural industry, reduce water consumption, lower CO2 emissions by bringing production closer to consumers, and offer resilience against environmental pressures like rising sea levels. Stakeholders expressed frustration with regulations and a lack of support, advocating for more flexible policies like those enabling urban vertical agriculture. The proposed uses must be compatible with surrounding residential or commercial development.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the CDMP.
- Applicant:
- County Mayor or County Mayor’s designee (initiated by Board of County Commissioners)
DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
Miami-Dade County is directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP). The amendment aims to allow or encourage greater allowances for high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems, such as vertical farming, within urbanized areas. This initiative is based on recommendations from an agriculture report that highlights the decline of traditional farmland and the need for innovative, space-efficient agricultural practices. The report indicates that vertical farming can conserve space and water, reduce CO2 emissions by bringing production closer to consumers, and offer resilience against environmental pressures like rising sea levels. Over 70 stakeholders expressed frustration with regulations and a lack of support, advocating for more flexible policies like those enabling urban vertical agriculture. The vertical farming sector in Miami-Dade has reportedly grown substantially to meet demand, particularly from the restaurant scene. The proposed CDMP amendment requires that such vertical farming uses be compatible with surrounding residential or commercial development.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution directing the filing of an application to amend the CDMP; Status: In Committee
- Applicant:
- County Mayor or County Mayor's designee (initiated by Board of County Commissioners)
DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
A resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to consider recommendations in an Agriculture Report and file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to provide for or encourage greater allowances inside urbanized areas for high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems such as vertical farming. The resolution was introduced on 6/23/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 9/1/2026 as item 11A3. The prime sponsor is Roberto J. Gonzalez. The document states no specific street address, parcel, acreage, or case number for a project site. The document references an October 10, 2023 report projecting a need for a minimum of 64,800 acres for agricultural use by 2030 and 56,300 acres by 2050, and notes that 93 percent of County farms are under 50 acres and 73 percent under 10 acres. The document states that over 70 stakeholders interviewed for the report expressed frustration with overlapping regulations and lack of County support, citing the need for more flexible policies such as enabling vertical agriculture in urbanized zones. The document also states that those involved in the vertical agricultural sector reported substantial growth in recent years, especially in Miami's restaurant scene.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026; pending before the Board with an agenda date of 9/1/2026.
DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
Miami-Dade County is directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to allow or encourage greater allowances for high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems, such as vertical farming, inside urbanized areas. This initiative stems from a report highlighting the decline of traditional farmland and the need for innovative, space-efficient agricultural practices. The proposed change aims to support the agricultural industry's economic viability, reduce water consumption, lower CO2 emissions, and offer resilience against environmental pressures like rising sea levels. Stakeholders expressed frustration with overlapping regulations and a lack of support, with many citing the need for more flexible policies enabling vertical agriculture in urban zones. The sector is noted to have grown substantially in recent years, particularly to meet demand from the restaurant scene.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Directing CDMP Amendment
- Applicant:
- County Mayor or County Mayor's designee
DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
Miami-Dade County is directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to allow or encourage greater allowances for high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems, such as vertical farming, inside urbanized areas. This initiative stems from a report highlighting the decline of traditional farmland and the need for innovative, space-efficient agricultural practices. The amendment aims to support the viability of the agricultural industry, reduce water consumption, lower CO2 emissions by bringing production closer to consumers, and offer resilience against environmental pressures like rising sea levels. Stakeholders expressed frustration with regulations and a lack of support, citing a need for more flexible policies enabling vertical agriculture in urban zones. The proposed uses must be compatible with surrounding residential or commercial development.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the CDMP.
- Applicant:
- County Mayor or County Mayor's designee (on behalf of Miami-Dade County)
DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
Miami-Dade County is directing its Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to allow or encourage greater allowances for high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems, such as vertical farming, within urbanized areas. This directive stems from a report evaluating agricultural land use trends, which highlighted declining farmland acreage and the need for innovative, space-efficient agricultural practices. The proposed amendment aims to support the viability of the agricultural industry, particularly small operations, by enabling vertical farming in areas zoned residential, commercial, or industrial, provided it is compatible with surrounding development. Stakeholders expressed frustration with existing regulations and a desire for more flexible policies, with the vertical agricultural sector already showing substantial growth in urban areas to meet demand, especially from the restaurant scene.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution directing the County Mayor or County Mayor’s designee to consider recommendations and file an application to amend the CDMP.
- Applicant:
- County Mayor or County Mayor’s designee (to file application)
DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
Miami-Dade County is directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to allow or encourage greater allowances for high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems, such as vertical farming, inside urbanized areas. This initiative stems from a report highlighting the decline of traditional farmland and the need for innovative, space-efficient agricultural practices. The amendment aims to support the viability of the agricultural industry, reduce water consumption, lower CO2 emissions by bringing production closer to consumers, and offer resilience against environmental pressures like rising sea levels. Stakeholders expressed frustration with regulations and a lack of support, citing a need for more flexible policies enabling vertical agriculture in urban zones. The proposed uses must be compatible with surrounding residential or commercial development.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution directing the filing of an application to amend the CDMP.
- Applicant:
- County Mayor or County Mayor's designee (initiated by Board of County Commissioners)
DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
Miami-Dade County is directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to allow or encourage greater allowances for high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems, such as vertical farming, inside urbanized areas. This initiative stems from a report highlighting the decline of traditional farmland and the need for innovative, space-efficient agricultural practices. The amendment aims to support the viability of the agricultural industry, reduce water consumption, lower CO2 emissions by bringing production closer to consumers, and offer resilience against environmental pressures like rising sea levels. Stakeholders expressed frustration with regulations and a lack of support, with many citing the need for more flexible policies enabling vertical agriculture in urban zones. The sector has seen substantial growth in recent years, particularly to meet demand from Miami's restaurant scene.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the CDMP.
- Applicant:
- County Mayor or County Mayor’s designee
DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
Miami-Dade County is directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP). The amendment aims to allow or encourage greater allowances for high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems, such as vertical farming, within urbanized areas. This initiative is based on recommendations from an agriculture report and aims to support the future viability of the agricultural industry, address land loss, and promote sustainable practices. Stakeholders expressed frustration with regulations and a lack of support, citing a need for more flexible policies like those enabling urban vertical agriculture. The sector has grown substantially to meet demand, especially from the restaurant scene.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the CDMP. Status: In Committee.
- Applicant:
- County Mayor or County Mayor's designee (initiated by Board of County Commissioners)
DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
Miami-Dade County is directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to allow or encourage greater allowances for high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems, such as vertical farming, inside urbanized areas. This initiative stems from a report highlighting the decline of traditional farmland and the need for innovative, space-efficient agricultural practices. The proposed change aims to support the viability of the agricultural industry, reduce water consumption, lower CO2 emissions by bringing production closer to consumers, and offer resilience against environmental pressures like rising sea levels. Stakeholders expressed frustration with overlapping regulations and a lack of support, with many citing the need for more flexible policies like those enabling vertical agriculture in urban zones. The sector has reportedly grown substantially in recent years, particularly to meet demand from Miami's restaurant scene. The amendment requires that such uses be compatible with surrounding residential or commercial development.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Directing CDMP Amendment
- Applicant:
- County Mayor or County Mayor's designee (to file application)
DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING
Miami-Dade County is directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to allow or encourage vertical farming and other high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems within urbanized areas. This initiative stems from a report highlighting the decline of traditional farmland and the need for innovative, space-efficient agricultural practices. The amendment aims to support the viability of the agricultural industry, reduce transportation emissions, conserve water, and offer resilience against environmental pressures like sea-level rise. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this matter to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation. Stakeholders expressed frustration with regulations and a lack of support, with many citing the need for more flexible policies like those enabling urban vertical agriculture. The sector has reportedly grown substantially to meet demand, particularly from Miami's restaurant scene.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Directed to file an application to amend CDMP
- Applicant:
- County Mayor or County Mayor’s designee (to file application)
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